SEMH Teacher – Wirral

Location: Wirral (Post Code: CH41)

Role: SEMH Teacher

Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Daily Supply

Start Date: September 2026

Pay Rate: £150–£250 per day

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated SEMH Teacher to join a welcoming school in the Wirral (Post Code: NG10) area.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting pupils with complex emotional needs, behavioral challenges, and mental health difficulties to help them access education.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage challenging behaviors using specialized, positive intervention strategies.
• Teach coping mechanisms, self-regulation techniques, and social skills.
• Maintain a highly structured, predictable, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Provide emotional support to reduce anxiety and build pupil self-esteem.
• Differentiate standard curriculum plans to match individual learning styles and emotional capacities.
• Assess academic and behavioral development using Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Run small-group or one-to-one sessions focusing on emotional literacy.
• Work closely with therapists, psychologists, and speech coaches.
• Maintain regular, transparent communication with parents and carers.
• Monitor student well-being and report any child protection concerns immediately.
• Direct Teaching Assistants (TAs) to ensure consistent behavior management.

Requirements

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) is essential.
• PGCE or relevant teaching qualification.
• Proven experience working with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), specifically focusing on SEMH.
• Certified in recognized de-escalation and physical intervention techniques (such as Team-Teach or MAPA).
• Deep understanding of nurture principles, trauma-informed practices, and positive behavior support strategies.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and empathetic in highly stressful or challenging situations.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new DBS.
• Right to work in the UK.

Why Join rTriibe?

• Competitive daily rates.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Access to a variety of primary school assignments.
• Ongoing support from the rTriibe team.
• Opportunities to build experience across different school settings.
• Potential for longer-term and permanent opportunities.

If you are an enthusiastic SEMH Teacher looking for your next opportunity in the Wirral (Post Code: CH41) area, apply today and become part of the rTriibe team.